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After weeks of speculation and rumor-mongering, it’s finally official. iPhone 3G is Apple’s newest mobile phone that takes an already amazing device to a whole new level. Apple listened closely to its customers to come up with a feature-laden offering in an improved form factor that is thinner than its predecessor. It’s faster, thanks to the 3G high-speed network support. And it’s cheaper, with the 8GB model priced at $199 US.

As if that wasn’t enough Apples throws in GPS, the ability to add third-party native applications, and out-of-the-box support for Exchange which thrusts the iPhone into the enterprise. It’s enough to make a lot of companies very nervous at the thought of losing tremendous market share to Apple. RIM’s BlackBerry has been the darling of the enterprise mobile workforce, but the tide may turn towards iPhone. Makers of portable GPS devices must also be worried. And surely Nintendo is sizing up the iPhone 3G’s potential to unseat the DS as the king of handheld gaming.
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In today’s news roundup, we look at an interesting Apple patent that seems to show a new, smaller iPhone in the form of a clamshell design. Take a look at the sketches in the patent and decide for yourself. Is this the iPhone nano, or something else? We also hear strong indications from Adobe about a new version of Flash specifically created for the iPhone and iPod touch. There’s also talk of another huge deal between Apple and the big music companies which would give customers unlimited access to the entire iTunes library for a subscription fee. And finally, Gartner reverses its stance and tells enterprise IT that the iPhone 2.0 is enterprise-ready for the big company mobile work force. Read on to get all the details on this story and more.
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I first met iPhone last July on a blind date. Steve introduced us. He instinctively knew we would hit it off. At that time I was already in a serious office relationship with Blackberry, but iPhone quickly became the Apple of my eye. You could say that I have a fruit fetish.

In the seven months since we met, the honeymoon may be over but the magic is far from gone. Lately, I have noticed changes in iPhone’s behavior. iPhone became lighter on the wallet and seems to remember a lot more things now. On this Valentine’s Day, I sense that we are on the brink of a colossal change that will push our relationship to levels we’ve only dreamt about.

For those of you who brave souls who have dabbled with the infamous Jailbreaks, you already have a taste for what’s in store. Customization, games, Outlook integration, and thousands of applications yet to be invented. iPhone and iPod touch will soon offer all that and much, much more.
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Something’s happening at Apple. Their company stock rose above $200 per share for the first time this week amid rumors that over 5 million iPhones have already been sold. Steve Jobs set a goal to sell 10 million units by the end of next year which means they are halfway there in only six months. Did you get one in your stocking this year?

Apple also seems to be hiring an entire engineering team specifically for multi-touch. Could this be for the new Newton, an ultra-mobile multi-touch tablet coming the second half of 2008? If so, you may not have to wait in line for one if Apple gets granted this new patent which would allow iPhone owners to cut in line at participating stores. Sure, you’ll be able to get in an out of Starbucks much faster, but that’ll mean less time buying music at iTunes while you wait for your latte.

• Leopard spotted for release on October 26th
• Apple locks horns with Greenpeace and defends its eco policy on the iPhone
• Apple to open the iPhone to developers in January 2008

• The iPhone will soon include IM and picture messaging.
• Firmware update 1.1.1 to include home button preferences and video out, among other new features.
• Hacked iPhones are being blacklisted by Apple. Don’t tase me, Steve!
• Apple is doubling iPhone production in Q4 to almost 3 million units.

We are getting reports from iPhone users that the latest version of iTunes (v7.4) is deleting ringtones that were not purchased through the iTunes Store. This includes ringtones created with iToner, SendSong, iFuntastic, iPhoneRingtoneMaker, and iBrickr. Steve Jobs really wants that extra 99 cents for each ringtone!

Is this happening to you? If so, let us know.

Apple, along with three European mobile carriers, are expected to announce an iPhone release at the end of this month. The deal calls for a revenue share with Apple receiving ten percent of all revenue generated from the voice and data services. The first countries to get the iPhone are France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Industry observers are speculating that Apple has a 3G model for the European market.